Bandai Namco added the new Beat Performer playable class to Blue Protocol in the Version 1.05.000 update for the action MMORPG. Beat Performer is a long-range guitar-wielding class focused on playing various melodies that provide support to allies, such as healing and buffs.
Aside from attacking and offering support directly with their weapons, Beat Performers can deploy Amps in the field that replicate their attacks and abilities in a set AoE. The Heat Gauge mechanic is unique to the Beat Performer. The gauge increases when fulfilling certain conditions, like landing skills through an Amp. When the gauge is filled, players can enter a High Spirits state which enhances attacks and skills.
To celebrate the inclusion of the new class, Blue Protocol will offer a new campaign including login bonuses, additional quests, and gifts for new and returning players. The new campaign will last until May 22, 2024. The campaign login bonuses can be obtained in a period of up to 15 days, while the newcomer and returning player bonuses can be claimed once per day for up to 10 days.
You can check out a short 50-second teaser trailer showcasing what the Beat Performer class can do in Blue Protocol here:
The new Beat Performer class was originally teased back in late January 2024, with developers Bandai Namco showing the silhouette of a fighter carrying a guitar. The last class added to Blue Protocol was Blitz Lancer, which was implemented on August 2023.
Blue Protocol is now available for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC in Japan. The game launched for consoles in Japan on December 2023, and its worldwide release is expected to happen sometime in 2024.
